Viareggio City Council to hold closed-door session on Salemi case

The Viareggio City Council will hold a closed-door session on Monday, September 21, at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the Salemi case. The decision to hold the meeting behind closed doors was made by the group leaders' conference following a directive from the majority, acting on input from Mayor Sara Grilli.

The move utilizes Article 47 of the City Council Regulations, which allows for secret meetings in “particular situations,” though the specific reasons for this invocation have not been detailed. The decision has caused friction between the majority and the opposition.

Opposition members, including the Center-Left and the Marialina Marcucci List, have criticized the decision, arguing it denies citizens the right to observe discussions on a matter of public interest. Additionally, controversy has arisen regarding a request by the majority to allow Councilor Salemi to remain in the chamber to exercise his right to reply, a move that challenges standard regulations limiting attendance to councilors and technical staff.